ADP Group

Inspection filtering & eye tracking

Case Study

Optimising the performance of eye-tracking inspection

The ADP Group (Aéroports de Paris) is placing safety and security at the heart of its development strategy. In a context of increasing passenger flows, the challenge is to maintain a position of European leadership by integrating the latest advances in human factors for screening.

Reconciling vigilance, Hit Rate and fluidity

The aim is to provide concrete lessons on two major levers:

  • Improving hit rates for illicit objects.
  • Objective sizing of shift times on imaging workstations to prevent cognitive fatigue.
  • Understanding the determinants of activity to identify the most effective visual strategies.

Human Data Science in real-life conditions

Under the aegis of our research laboratory CRIHS (Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation Humain-Système), we deployed a methodology structured in three phases:

  1. Inductive phase Bibliographical analysis, definition of collection hypotheses and alignment of stakeholders on experimental protocols.

  2. Deductive phase In vivo data collection using portable eyetracking devices with 25 participants at conventional and multiplexed workstations (Cabin and Hold).

  3. Cross analysis Correlation between eye-tracking metrics and actual operational performance to confirm an optimal performance model.

Actionable recommendations for safety

The study provided objective performance indicators and decision-making tools:

  • Optimum performance modelling based on the points of attention and inattention of operators.
  • Expert vs novice comparison to fine-tune the initial and continuing training processes.
  • Ergonomic recommendations the development of work interfaces and the management of shift times to limit monotony.

Unique neuroscientific / business expertise

Human design Group has mobilised a high-calibre multidisciplinary team:

  • Dual expertise Mastery of neuroscientific tools (Human Data Science) and in-depth knowledge of the airport security business acquired at the DGAC.
  • Trusted third partiesCapacity to objectivise performance indicators in a neutral manner on behalf of ADP.
  • Tangible assets : Use of state-of-the-art sensors (portable and remote eye-tracking) adapted to complex environments.

Shareable earnings

  • Enhanced security : Better control of the risks of non-detection through a detailed understanding of human factors
  • Operational efficiency Optimising the organisation of work and agents' vigilance cycles.
  • Sustainable innovation Creation of a scientific base for a laboratory dedicated to Human Factors experimentation.
CustomerADP Group
SectorAirlines & Aviation
WebsiteADP Group
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